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How to get fromPhoenix to Carpinteriaby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 11 ways to get from Phoenix to Carpinteria by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane PHX - SBA
    4h 38m
    $46–274

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    10h 35m
    $111–180

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    13h 51m
    $342–522

  4. Drive  454.3 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Carpinteriacar car 454.3 mi
    7h 26m
    $75–109

  5. Fly to Meadows Field Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane PHX - BFL
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Carpinteria Stationbus bus
    6h 49m

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PHX - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    6h 43m
    $157–443

  7. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PHX - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    3. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $83–372

  8. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane PHX - SNA
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    8h 7m
    $122–592

  9. Bus, train via Fontana

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Fontana Metrolink Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $131–183

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2005
    11h 40m
    $77–124

  11. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus FlixBus 2054
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    12h 34m
    $125–190

Phoenix to Carpinteria by bus, foot, and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 11h 40m.

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